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Sames Court, Cottenham
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38.60 sq m
Rent: £ 1,000.00 pcm
Deposit: £ 1,150.00
Available: 17/09/2025
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More infoProperty summary
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Reception rooms 1
- Kitchens 1
- Property type Flat
- Property age Modern
- Student No
- Furnished Unfurnished
- Parking Off Road Parking
- Heating Electric Storage Heating
- Council Tax Band A
- EPC C
Energy Efficiency Rating
Property description
A well-presented one-bedroom unfurnished flat located on the first floor at the front of a small, purpose-built development. It is conveniently situated on the north side of Cottenham, just off the High Street, making it ideally placed for access to village amenities and offering excellent travel links to Cambridge via the A14.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Built-in cupboard housing water tank. Electric storage heater. Fitted carpet.
LOUNGE A good-sized, bright, and spacious dual-aspect room. Electric storage heater with fitted carpet and curtains.
KITCHEN Modern kitchen with a good range of units. Integrated electric cooker, integrated electric hob. Tile effect vinyl floor.
BEDROOM A bright and spacious double room with a dual-aspect. Fitted carpet and curtains.
BATHROOM Full white suite with basin, toilet and electric shower over bath. Vinyl flooring.
HEATING Electric economy 7 heating.
PARKING There is ample parking available next to the block.
NOTES Professionals only. Non smoking property. No pets. No sharers. No students. Government benefits considered on application and subject to a guarantor. The Landlord will consider a 6 or 12 month initial fixed term tenancy.
UTILITIES Please note that the tenant is responsible for all utility bills and council tax. Electric heating. No gas supply. Mains electric. Mains water and sewerage. Broadband connections are ADSL and Fibre To The Cabinet - speed strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom. There is mobile phone signal coverage to this property - signal strengths may vary across different providers with further detail available at Ofcom.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION Cottenham is one of the largest villages surrounding Cambridge, located approximately six miles north of the city. There are numerous facilities, including a wide variety of local shops, a Co-op store, Premier Express, a Post Office, a greengrocer, a hairdresser, car garages, and a pharmacy. There are two GP surgeries, a dental surgery, a library, a church, the Cottenham community centre and four public houses. For eateries, there is a range of takeaway restaurants, including a Chinese takeaway and an award-winning Indian restaurant. For school education, there are Cottenham Primary School and Cottenham Village College, both of which are Ofsted-rated as 'good'.
Cambridge is easily accessible via cycle paths that connect to the city and the Science/Business parks, a regular bus service, and the A14, which provides access to the M11 & A1 commuter roads. The A14 can be reached from Histon to the south or Oakington to the west, both within a few miles. For commuters, there is a railway station at Waterbeach, providing regular services via Cambridge to Liverpool Street and King's Cross.
Tenants information on procedures and fees
RESERVING A PROPERTY
To reserve a property:
ALL prospective occupants of the property over 18 to provide references & be on tenancy agreement.
2 forms of ID Passport or driving license & for foreign nationals all current Right to Rent requirements must be met. N.B. Proof of visa required immediately upon application & we must see original copies of documents with applicants in person before keys can be issued.
Proof of address A utility bill or bank/credit card statement dated within last 3 months.
HOLDING DEPOSIT
A holding deposit of one weeks rent (Rent x 12 divided by 52) will be required to secure a property for application & therefore be removed from the market.
The amount will be held until the agreed tenancy start date then allocated towards the first months rent. N.B The Holding Deposit is not refundable if applicant (or any relevant person i.e. guarantor) withdraws from tenancy, fails Right to Rent checks incl. failing to supply ID & visa by tenancy start date, provides significant false/misleading information which affects Landlords reasonable decision to proceed with tenancy or if applicant fails to take reasonable steps to enter tenancy agreement by tenancy start date.
LOST KEYS/SECURITY DEVICES
Tenants are liable for actual cost of lost keys/security device if the loss results in locks needing changing, including cost of locksmith, lock & keys for tenant(s), landlord or other person requiring keys. If extra costs are incurred there is a £20 per hour incl. VAT cost for time taken.
VARIATION OF TENANCY TERMS
Tenants are liable for a charge of £50 incl. VAT (or any reasonable costs incurred if higher) for variation of contract request and where tenant requests to change a named tenant. This covers costs associated with taking landlords instructions & preparation/execution of legal documents, new tenant referencing, Right To Rent checks, deposit registration, preparation/execution of tenancy related documents.
REQUEST TO END TENANCY EARLY
Should the tenant wish to leave earlier than the tenancy agreement expiry date they will be liable for landlords costs in reletting the property & rent due under the tenancy until start date of replacement tenancy. Costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
END OF TENANCY
At the end of a tenancy, the property must be left in accordance with tenancy agreement & inventory obligations inc. a professional standard of cleaning throughout the property. When practical after property has been vacated, we will arrange a check out to negotiate return of deposit in accordance with procedures in Tenancy Agreement & subject to Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme procedures/regulations.
GUARANTOR
Guarantors must be residents of England/Wales (not Scotland, Northern Ireland or abroad).
DEPOSIT/RENT
Cash deposit of five weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is less than £50,000 per year. Cash deposit of six weeks rent is due per tenancy where the rent is more than £50,000 per year.
Cash deposit will be required in cleared funds on/before day of signing tenancy agreement. If more than 14 days between Holding Deposit payment & tenancy start date, tenants will be required to sign tenancy agreement in advance & pay remainder of first months rent in advance (less holding deposit).
TENANCY START DATE
All tenants must sign Tenancy Agreement, all monies must be cleared, & ID provided in person before release of keys.
INDEPENDENT REDRESS SCHEME/CLIENT MONEY PROTECTION
Registered with The Property Ombudsman redress scheme as St Andrews Bureau Ltd (Membership Number L00059). Registered with Propertymark Client Money Protection as St Andrews Bureau Ltd (Scheme Ref: C0000635).
